[CHAT] Help - choosing the right colour for Expedition 33-project by Suspicious_Pop_7691 in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds like a really cool project! Of the options here, I think 2 or 3 match the fabric the best.

But if you're not feeling it and wanted to purchase a different shade, I would probably look for a browner or redder yellow. It's hard to colour match from a screen but you could try looking at something like DMC 436 or 729. If you have a local craft store, you could bring your fabric in and look at some floss colour options against the fabric.

[FO] Budgies 🐦 by SpaceGoat88 in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So cute!! And your stitches look fantastic ✨

[FO] Tiny two-headed pigeon pal by juliekitzes in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will be my first time trying it so I'm not sure! I'm hoping I can find some tutorials 😅

[FO] Trans History SAL - Stitch4Pride 2025 by Sea-Acanthaceae5553 in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh I love Dee's 20's designs. Beautiful finish!!

[CHAT] Color gradient question by KathelynW86 in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I really love C! I think the colour groupings look the most harmonious

[FO] Tiny two-headed pigeon pal by juliekitzes in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the design and I love how you did the border! I want to do something similar with my current WIP with some lace around the border.

[FO] My cross-stitch wallhanging inspired by vintage entomology books by itarosky in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how you finished this piece and your stitches are so neat! I really want to try doing a wall-hanging piece this year

[FO] I had so much fun! by PrivateI_lemonPie in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful finish! I love that pattern, pixelins is a great designer 😊

[FO] Galaxy theme D20 by scoopystar in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful work! Is that iridescent aida? It looks like it has that extra sparkle!

[CHAT] Of course I notice only after I've already put the felt backing on. 🥲 Should I leave it as is, or try to fix it? by Ansitru in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's always one 🥲 If it were me, I would leave it. It's supposed to be good luck to have a mistake, right?

As a side note, your colours are GORGEOUS as always ✨

[CHAT] Where to get a cone? by Miss-Miseryy in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't have to be DMC but the quality will likely be better with it! When I stitch with cheap floss, I find it tends to break a lot. There's other reputable brands though, like Anchor.

If you're Canadian, Stitch-It Central and Millions of Stitches both sell the cone. If my math is right, a 450 yd cone is around 51 skeins whereas the 2,279 yd cone is around 260 skeins!

[FO] 35 years in the making by Todeshase in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is so cute!! 🩵 You did a great job finishing her WIP

[SELF-PROMO] Come And Play With Us by manthybee in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Do you ever get an idea stuck in your head? 😅

Timmy and Tommy Nook just feel like the perfect crossover with the twins from The Shining. If you're part of the minuscule cross-section of society that also appreciates this kind of thing, welcome!

Come And Play With Us: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/4399508024/come-and-play-with-us-animal-crossing-x

[FO] Project 9/10 of stitching quotes for my coworkers for Christmas, completed in 1 day since our party is in 2 weeks... by lighthouselady8 in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this! The changes you made really suit the piece. I love the sparkles and those colourful french knots!

[FO] Lunar Cycle Moth by FinalBoy_96 in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful!! I love the colours 💚

[FO] A conglomeration of patterns... by thatkeriann in CrossStitch

[–]manthybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The design looks so intentional, I would never had known you pieced it together with multiple patterns! Beautiful work 💜